Rounding to the nearest $.05 increment has become a necessary practice for some businesses due to the low supply of pennies in circulation. This summer, Vermont businesses have been provided guidance on how they can apply nickel rounding to cash sales. Visit the Vermont Department of Taxes website for the guidance here: https://tax.vermont.gov/news/guidance-retailers-and-consumers-phase-out-penny-cash While rounding… Continue reading Making Change without Pennies
Navigating Scams
Scammers thrive when our emotions are heightened, we have a lot going on, or things seem a bit too overwhelming. When we are in a life transition, our emotions are activated and there is a lot of activity going on around us. Everything seems so busy. During a move, our whole life is turned upside-down.… Continue reading Navigating Scams
Scams Reported by Businesses in 2025
The five most common scams for businesses include: Imposters of business personnel, fake orders of goods or services, business identity theft, phishing, and government imposters. Vermont businesses submitted 176 of the 3,982 scams reported to the Consumer Assistance Program (CAP) in 2025. The top scam businesses must look out for is the Imposter of… Continue reading Scams Reported by Businesses in 2025
Celebrating Vermont’s Small Businesses
Every year, National Small Business Week recognizes how important small businesses are to our economy and communities. In 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration celebrates the innovation, resilience, and impact of small businesses nationwide. In Vermont, small businesses build our communities, create jobs, and add to what makes our state unique. The Consumer Assistance Program… Continue reading Celebrating Vermont’s Small Businesses
Scam Alert: Fake Tax Filing Websites
Scammers are operating fraudulent websites with website names very similar to the VT Department of Taxes online taxpayer portal, “myVTax.Vermont.gov”. When navigating to the Vermont Department of Taxes online, doublecheck that the URL in your browser indicates “Vermont.gov”. The scam websites use “.com” or other extensions, and NOT “.gov”. It is advised to always thoroughly… Continue reading Scam Alert: Fake Tax Filing Websites